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Title 24's CALGreen Code Release and Training Rollout
With mandatory compliance set to begin January 1, the ICC releases a key portion of the statewide code and announces upcoming training and certification programs
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Housing Market 'Stabilized;' Ready for Recovery
Results for June suggest they’ve at least stabilized. Industry pros and investors don’t seem particularly surprised there’s no uptick
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Women as a Growing Force in the Housing Market
As Generation Y segues from renting to homebuying, women and certain minority groups are expected to drive demand, a research firm says
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Fireman's Fund's Updated Green Coverage
Expanded coverage for energy efficiency upgrades and environmental improvements
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Reason for hope: When homebuyers get tired of waiting
1 commentIn Columbus, Ohio’s housing market low mortgage rates, the $8K tax credit, and diminished interest in waiting for prices to bottom have real estate pros talking about a possible thaw in the market.
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The enduring power of curb appeal in green construction
Samuel Matchett, who in 1999 purchased the first home built under the EarthCraft House program, was drawn to the house primarily because he liked its design. Its energy efficiency and construction quality were icing on the cake.
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Oklahoma builder, local government team up on green home construction
Red Rock Builders, based in Edmond, Oklahoma, partnered with the city to build an Energy Star-rated home that will be used as a showcase for sustainable, energy efficient residential construction in Central Oklahoma.
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Economic predictions revisited
Economists and housing analysts have become mordantly adept at extracting optimism (and pessimism) from the recession's hard-boiled statistics.
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Practical ideas for political debate: tax credit proposals aimed at homebuyers, investors
House Republicans suggest a $5K credit help borrowers cover refinancing closing costs, up to $15K in tax credit for homebuyers, and a tax break for investors who buy distressed homes and rent them out.
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February new-home sales: An uptick toward stability, or simply another byproduct of low prices?
Economists expected a decline in new-home sales for last month, but Commerce Department figures show a 4.7% increase. The reality is, though, this happened as the median price fell 18% year over year.
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Garage Progress
We're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted. read more
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